Light-bracket.



l. BERKOWITZ.

LIGHT BRACKET.

APPLICATION FILED APR.23.1917.

Patented. Jul 24, 191?.

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lIiH/Ell/TOR WITNESSES A TTORIl/EVS l. BERKOWITZ.

LIGHT BRACKET.

APPLICATION FILED AFR.23, 1917.

Patented July 24, 1917.

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LIGHT-BRACKET.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 24L, 1193?.

Application filed April 23, 1917. Serial No. 163,898.

taining the drop lights in the desired positlons. 7

Another object of the invention is to provide a simple, convenient andinexpensive bracket permittin the adjustment of the light to the machineto suit the operator.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a light brackethaving means for carrying thread spools.

With the above and other objects in view, the nature of which will morefully appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists in thenovel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as herein fullydescribed, illustrated and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of the application, similarcharacters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views.

Figure 1 is an elevation of a light bracket embodying my invention,showing the same in conjunction with shop sewing machines,

a portion of the bracket being cut away to,

show the details of construction;

Fig. 2 is a vertical section on line Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the light and the bench carrying the. machines,which are indicated in dotted lines; and

Fig. 4 is an elevation of the light bracket in which the stem support isnot provided with spool carriers.

Referring to the drawings, 5 is a sectional tubular stand provided witha flange 6 at the lower end thereof which forms a pedestal for thestand. The stand carries a junction box. 7 from which lateral tubularmembers 8 extend to the junction box of the next lamp stand 5. Theprojecting end carries a cup-shaped member 10 the cover 11 of which isremovably attached to the cup by screws.

12 or any. other similar securing means. The cover 11 has a pa1r ofdlametrically-opposite openings into each of which the end of a flexiblelamp stem 13 is secured, the other end of the stem carrying a lamp 14.The cover is so secured to the cup by the screws that the stems from theopenings when bent extend transversely of the bench. See Figs. 2 and 3.

In cases where the cover of the cup is to serve as a spool carrier, ithas oppositelydisposed portions 15 extending laterally from the socketsof the cover which receive the lamp stems 13. Each portion is providedw1th a pin 6 to receive a spool. In addition a central spool holder 17is provided which is threaded into the central part of the cover. Thisholder terminates with a flange 18 from which a pin 19 rises forengaging a spool. The portions 15 and the flange 18 are provided withthread guides 20.

From the above description it will be seen that my bracket allows theadjustment of the lamp according to the operators desire. It permits theutilization of the maxi* mum light at the desired spot withoutinterfering with the illumination of the other operators. It permits theuse of smaller lights and, what is far more important, it eliminates thelarge number of strings used in connection withv drop lights whichcreate a network in the shop, obstructing the view and rendering theshop unsightly. In addition the bracket has attachments forming 'spoolholders for the machine, which eliminates objectionable obstructionsfound about the bench and increases the clearance for the material whichis to be worked on the bench.

While I have described the principle of operation, together with thedevice which I now consider to be the best embodiment thereof, I desireto have it understood that the device shown is merely illustrative andthat such changes may be made as are within the scope of the appendedclaims.

I claim:

1. A light bracket comprising,a cup, a support for same, a cover for thecup adapted to receive lamp stems, said cover having extensions adaptedto be disposed laterally of the lamp stems, and means on said extensionsfor engaging a spool.

2. A light bracket comprising,a cup, a tubular support for same, a flatcover detachable from the cup having diametrically opposite sockets forreceiving flexible lamp stems, said cover having oppositely-directedextensions lateral of the sockets, means associated with said extensionsfor receivin a spool, a thread guide a$ociated with eac extension, apost threaded centrally into the cover, and a spool holder on said post.

3. A light bracket comprisinga cup, a tubular support for the cup havinga junction box between the ends thereof, a flat cover for the cup, meansfor detachably securing the cover to the cup, said cover having a pairof diametrically-opposite sockets each adapted to receive a'fiexiblelamp stem, said cover having oppositely-directed extensions lateral ofthe sockets, a pin on each of said extensions for engaging a spool, athread guide on each of said extensions, a rod rising from the centralpart of the cover, a flange on said rod, a pin on said flange, and athread guide on said flange.

4. A light bracket comprising,a tubular standard having a flange at oneend, a cup at the other end of the standard, a junction box between theends of said standard, a flat cover for the cup, means for detachablysecuring the cover to the cup, said cover havsockets, and means forreceiving and guiding a spool of thread.

5. A light bracket comprising, a tubular standard having a flange at oneend, a cup at the other end, a junction box between the ends adapted toreceive tubular members, a removable flat cover for the cup, said cuphaving a pair of diametrically-opposite sockets each adapted to receivea lamp stem, and spool carriers associated with the cover.

ISAAC BERKOWITZ.

